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Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 04Points
Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X
Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad (3G 16GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)} 14 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (10GB available)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)vs+469 grams (16.42 ounces)56%
Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)79%
Thinner
768x1024 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+264 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 5.1.1vs+iOS 12Advantage
iOS 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6800 mAhvs+8820 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
15 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
9.7"
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesApple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)iPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1
Country or region availableCanadaUSA(Europe)
Canada, USA, (Europe)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date4/30/201011/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight730 grams (25.55 ounces)469 grams (16.42 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 5.1.1iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• iCloud service		• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad (3G 16GB)iPad Air (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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